Director, AI Molecular Design Programs & Alliances

Danaher; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plan

Job summary

Danaher seeks a Director, Program & Internal Alliance Manager – AI Molecular Design to lead enterprise support for the AI MD program. This fully remote role reports to the VP of Enterprise AI Molecular Design and focuses on scalable R&D productivity and growth across Danaher operating companies.

You will translate strategy into execution, govern a diverse portfolio, and enable cross-enterprise collaboration and value realization, influencing executive decisions and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant operational experience with an advanced degree in Engineering, CS, Chemistry, Biology or related field.
• Proven track record managing complex partnerships and alliances across functions and OpCos.
• Exceptional communication skills across senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Experience using portfolio or program management tools to drive structured execution.
• Agile, strategic mindset in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategy into execution: drive enterprise AI MD portfolio with clear priorities, milestones, funding alignment and metrics.
• Ensure disciplined portfolio governance: oversee prioritization, resourcing, contracting, invoicing, and financial governance; use insights to guide investment decisions and scaling.
• Enable consistent, scalable execution: establish a streamlined operating cadence across initiatives and OpCos with alignment and transparency.
• Drive cross-enterprise integration: act as enterprise integrator across AI teams, OpCos and external partners, aligning use cases and business benefits.
• Influence executive decision-making and continuous improvement: provide executive insights on performance, risks and financials; apply DBS principles with DBS leadership.

Skills

Stakeholder leadership

Program management

Communication

Agile mindset

Strategic thinking

Education

Advanced degree in STEM

Job description

Danaher seeks a Director, Program & Internal Alliance Manager – AI Molecular Design to lead enterprise support for the AI MD program. This fully remote role reports to the VP of Enterprise AI Molecular Design and focuses on scalable R&D productivity and growth across Danaher operating companies.

You will translate strategy into execution, govern a diverse portfolio, and enable cross-enterprise collaboration and value realization, influencing executive decisions and continuous improvement.